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Samesun Ocean Beach 2 stars

Ocean Beach, San Diego - 300 yards from beach

Facing the beachfront, Samesun Ocean Beach offers 2-star accommodation in San Diego and features a shared lounge and terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides an ATM, and luggage storage for guests. The location was great, 3 min walk to the beach. The common areas and general vibe was also awesome, definetely what made the hostel so special.

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9
Superb
1,645 reviews
Price from
£31
per night

La Playa Inn Santa Barbara 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 300 yards from beach

The Pacific Ocean is less than 5 minutes’ walk from this Santa Barbara property. Continental breakfast and free WiFi are provided. A refrigerator is included in each room. Santa Barbara Airport is 10 miles away. Good value for money hotel close to the beach. The rooms are spacious and offer a modern bathroom. We were delighted that they offer a complimentary and tasty breakfast service with pastries, muffins, croissants, cereals, fruit and coffee / tea.

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9.1
Superb
2,316 reviews
Price from
£242
per night

Marina Beach Motel 3 stars

West Beach, Santa Barbara - 150 yards from beach

This Santa Barbara Motel, 15 minutes’ drive from the University of California Santa Barbara, offers a complimentary daily breakfast buffet and free bicycles to its guests during their stay.

This non-smoking motel is 5 minutes walk from the beach, marina and wharf. Highway 101 is 5 minutes’ drive from the property. Friendly stuff, great location, very clean and comfortable

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9
Superb
1,086 reviews
Price from
£177
per night

Beach Street Inn and Suites 3 stars

Westside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 100 yards from beach

Centrally located in Santa Cruz, this inn is across from Main Beach. The inn features a courtyard area with picnic tables, an outdoor pool and guest rooms with free WiFi.

Each room at Beach Street Inn and Suites includes a microwave and a refrigerator. Coffee facilities are also provided along with cable TV. it is great location and clean

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9
Superb
1,553 reviews
Price from
£152
per night

Ocean Park Inn 3 stars

Pacific Beach, San Diego - 50 yards from beach

With an ideal location just steps from the Pacific Beach Boardwalk, Ocean Park Inn offers guest rooms with free WiFi. Guests can relax in the year around outdoor pool and hot tub. Historic oceanfront amusement park Belmont Park is 5 minutes’ drive away. very fresh room and superb lovation

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9
Superb
1,602 reviews
Price from
£234
per night

Sonder The Winfield

Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Located in Los Angeles, within 1.5 km of Staples Center and 2.9 km of LA Union Station, Sonder The Winfield provides free WiFi. The property is set 5.2 km from California Science Center, 5.5 km from Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and 6.8 km from LA Memorial Coliseum. The property is 600 metres from the city centre and 1.4 km from Microsoft Theater. Spacious. Clean. Great design.

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9
Superb
233 reviews
Price from
£257
per night

Sunny Cove Motel

Eastside Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz - 150 yards from beach

Located in Santa Cruz, within 100 metres of Sunny Cove Beach and 600 metres of Black’s Beach, Sunny Cove Motel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is 6.5 km from the motel and Santa Cruz Surfing Museum is 6.5 km away. Wait. Was there a breakfast. Yes this place is older but you really can't beat everything you get. A great location. The room have kitchens or kitchenettes and my room had a little separate alcove for the bed. The staff is beyond nice and helpful

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9.1
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
£119
per night

Desolation Hotel 5 stars

South Lake Tahoe - 450 yards from beach

Set in South Lake Tahoe, 700 metres from Lakeside Beach, Desolation Hotel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and luggage storage for guests. The Desolation Hotel is sublime! It lived up my expectations after a lot of research on the best places to stay in Lake Tahoe and based on all the expert reviews that I had read in advance. Amazing attention to detail across all aspects of the property and the wonderful friendly staff made this a great place to stay. The room aesthetics are fantastic, Maggie’s restaurant is top notch for either a delicious cocktail or a sumptuous meal, and the pool and spa area with the fire pits and the chill vibes were the perfect spot to relax after a day on the slopes. My wife I travelled from Australia to ski in Tahoe. We have travelled all around the world. So glad we chose to stay at Desolation Hotel!

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9.4
Superb
158 reviews
Price from
£326
per night

Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated

San Clemente - 1,100 yards from beach

Situated in San Clemente, 1.3 km from San Clemente City Beach, Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is located 48 km from South Coast Plaza, 25 km from Heisler Park and 42 km from University of California, Irvine. The property is non-smoking and is set 43 km from Fashion Island. I was greeted upon check-in and check-out by very kind hardworking owners, a woman and man. The place was clean, cute and comfortable. There is some street traffic noise to be expected, but that quieted down at night. I highly recommend Calafia Inn and would like to stay there again when I am visiting San Clemente.

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9
Superb
126 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

STAY OPEN Venice Beach

Venice - 100 yards from beach

Located in Venice and with Venice Beach reachable within 200 metres, STAY OPEN Venice Beach provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a sea view. Right on the beach, comfortable bed and beautifully decorated.

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9.6
Exceptional
288 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

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